02-15-200902-15-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2444Boston
February 15, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Amber Glass "Old Homestead Wild Cherry Bitters" Bottle

Sell one like this
$59$50
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2444Location: BostonDate / Time: February 15, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Amber Glass "Old Homestead Wild Cherry Bitters" Bottle, America, mid-19th century, cabin-form bottle with simulated shingles, door, and windows, raised lettering "OLD HOMESTEAD WILD CHERRY BITTERS" and "PATENTED," applied tapered lip, (minor lip chips),ht. 9 3/4 in.
Estimate $100-150

About 1/4 in. dia. interior lip chip, and a very small bruise on top edge of lip.

Keywords

Cherry Bitters, Amber Glass, shingles, bruise